Lex vs Usher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

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Lex Rank #2,214

Usher Rank #2,306

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2306 for Usher.

Is Lex or Usher more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Usher at #2306 in the United States.

What do Lex and Usher mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Lex and Usher boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.